Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax

Experience the best that Halifax has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Hope For Wildlife

Wildlife rescue service

👍👍 During our vacation to Halifax, we had to stop by Hope For Wildlife. Madyson's been watching Hope in the Wild for a while now, and she's always wanted to go visit. As soon as we walked in, we got to enjoy very friendly volunteers. The wildlife center is very well laid out, and should be the standar...

4.90 (708 reviews) (~25.65 km from centre)

Living Reef Aquariums

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Best place in HRM the people are fantastic and service is always 10/10 if you're looking for a place and in need of some reef help this place is my top go to, should be yours too :) big shout out to Ryan and Nathan who are great help and serve you with a smile!!

4.90 (45 reviews) (~15.54 km from centre)

Halifax Public Gardens

Garden

Historic landscaped gardens hosting regular concerts & events, plus walking tours & flower exhibits.

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Shubie Park

Park

Forested, 16-ha. lakefront park with a beach, campground & picnic area, plus a visitor center.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Victoria Park

Park

Bucolic, 1000-acre park featuring an extensive trail system, picnic areas & waterfalls.

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~82.8 km from centre)

Aquarica Tropical Fish

Aquarium shop

👍👍 We are new to the hobby and feel lucky have found the best aquarium. Staff were very patient with our questions. I have a guppy that has a shimmying problem after a week in my new tank, turns out nitrite is too high, we are trying everything to bring it to 0, as David suggested, hopefully he’ll be b...

4.80 (303 reviews) (~10.97 km from centre)

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Cultural center

👍👍 Beautiful establishment! Very welcoming staff. Definitely a must see while visiting Halifax.

4.80 (120 reviews) (~10.87 km from centre)

Dartmouth Heritage Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 I strongly believe this museum should get promoted in Media. It is one-of-a-kind and yet, you may easily miss it even though you live in the neighbourhood for a long time.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)

Point Pleasant Park

Park

Leafy destination on Halifax peninsula with trails, fort ruins, a historic tower & a swimming beach.

4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)

Joseph Howe Falls

Tourist attraction

👍 Very nice waterfall. This is the first in the set of two falls in Victoria Park. Will be visiting again in the spring when there is more water flow. The directions from Google took me down a residential street that could not access the park. I ended up taking Park road and parking in the main parkin...

4.70 (327 reviews) (~82.8 km from centre)

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Museum

Museum tracing Canada's civilian & military aviation history with vintage planes & memorabilia.

4.70 (226 reviews) (~25.75 km from centre)

Bible Hill Recreation Park

City park

👍👍 Really big area for playing with kids. During the winter this is an excellent place for sledding. A lot of parking lot, and this is good news, because people love this place. Clean, no mess, no rubbish. Sometimes you can meet deers in this area, so be careful on the road. Totally recommend this plac...

4.70 (211 reviews) (~84.76 km from centre)

Atlantic Aquarium & Pet Supplies

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Overall experience was great! Jake was extremely helpful, and they have great selection. I did a large online order of freshwater plants, and everything came in healthy. Excellent service. Thanks :)

4.70 (62 reviews) (~6.76 km from centre)

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime museum

Large maritime museum, with boatbuilding, shipwreck & naval exhibits, plus a historic vessel.

4.60 (4.2K reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Leighton Dillman Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.60 (308 reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 There is no charge to visit. Donations accepted. Lots of amazing history, lovely gift shop, tea room and you can place orders on line for delicious, home made cooked goods from their website. Nicecfamily outing. Farm animals roam around too.

4.60 (207 reviews) (~7.31 km from centre)

Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

Natural history & science museum, established in 1868, with live animals & interactive exhibits.

4.50 (2.1K reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)

Alderney Landing

Cultural center

👍 Great place for interesting food and handmade goods. There was a variety of coffee cookies pretzels and other baked goods. There was also a type of fast-food restaurant with seafood. The prices seemed a little high but overall a great market. Parking is plentiful and accessible.

4.50 (2.1K reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)

Hatfield Farm

Wedding venue

👍👍 Beautiful space!!! The scenery was mesmerizing, the food was 20/10, friendly staff and a great wedding venue! We had an amazing time

4.50 (497 reviews) (~17.26 km from centre)

Truro - Bible Hill Off-Leash Dog Park

Dog park

👍👍 Absolutely awesome spot! High recommend and I wish they had something similar in HRM. Happy muddy puppy 😊

4.50 (156 reviews) (~83.97 km from centre)

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Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax, Canada